Kanter Kulture

Welcome to the Kanter Kulture podcast, hosted by Ali Hubbell- an equestrian, mom, wife and creative that wants to invite you to an unconventional horse-related listening opportunity. There's enough drama in the horse world...let's talk about something else! Think of our podcast this way: you just got done riding. Your horse is quietly munching hay in his stall. Grab a cocktail (or a mocktail!) and lets chat in the aisle about horses and anything horse related. Like what you hear?! Give us a follow or a share!

Kanter Kulture is a society podcast hosted by Ali Hubbell, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ali Hubbell hosts Kanter Kulture, a society show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #48

  Ep 48- KEEP SHOWING UP: Horse Poor & Delusionally Confident

  Aug 9, 20261h 33mS1

  Send us Fan Mail Micah Howard and I are DIY Amateurs, which is basically a cute way of saying we spend an absolutely irresponsible amount of money to do most of the work ourselves. We ride our own horses. We haul to weekend shows. We obsessively analyze videos. We occasionally require professional adult supervision. And then, for reasons neither of us can fully explain, we also think it’s a perfectly reasonable idea to roll into places like the Congress, NSBA World and AQHA World Show and say, “Yeah… I can probably do this.” In this episode, Micah and I get into the very glamorous reality of doing this yourself — figuring out quirky horses, finding trainers who will tolerate our independent streaks, learning when to ask for help, getting humbled at weekend shows and then showing up at the big ones like we belong there. We talk about the $500,000-horse problem, horse show politics, intimidating barns, expensive rigs, aging amateur bodies, showmanship theatrics, financial decisions that would concern a licensed professional and the deeply unhealthy emotional relationships we have with our horses. At one point, OnlyFans enters the financial planning discussion. Things deteriorate from there. But somewhere between the inappropriate jokes and questionable financial decisions, we actually get serious about something that matters: you do NOT need the fanciest horse, trailer, trainer or bank account to belong in this industry. Sometimes you buy what you can afford. Sometimes you make the horse yourself. Sometimes you get your ass kicked at the weekend show. Sometimes you make the finals at the World Show. And sometimes you do all four with the same horse. So this episode is for the DIY Amateurs. The weekend warriors. The people riding after work. The ones who pull their own trailer, saddle their own horse, watch the video 47 times, ask someone smarter than them for help and then go home and try again. We may not have a giant machine behind us. We do, however, possess a truly concerning amount of confidence. And apparently, that’ll get you pretty damn far. This episode is sponsored by ME!!! Guys, we have merch now! https://ali-hubbell-shop.fourthwall.com/ Click the link and happy shopping :) Support the show https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560033977796

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  Episode #47

  Ep 47- FORECAST: HOT TAKES from the Horse Girl Group Chat

  Jul 26, 20261h 11mS1

  Send us Fan Mail The Horse Girl Group Chat is back...and this one might spark a few debates. This week on Kanter Kulture , Ali is joined by Patty Bogosh and Kelley Martin for one of the most honest conversations we've had yet. We kick things off with a fun round of Would You Rather: Horse Girl Edition , but it doesn't take long before we dive into one of the biggest topics in the horse industry: Why are some horse shows thriving while others are struggling? We talk about: • Why super circuits continue to grow • The real cost of showing horses (and where the money actually goes) • Flat fees vs. traditional entry fees • Prize money, exhibitor incentives, and what actually makes people want to attend a horse show • Why some local weekend shows can't fill stalls • The intimidation factor of AQHA competition • Whether social media is helping—or hurting—new exhibitors • Creative ideas that could help welcome more people into our industry Along the way, Patty and Kelley share how they each found their way into the Quarter Horse world, proving that none of us simply woke up one day as Level 3 Amateur exhibitors. Every journey has included stepping stones, setbacks, heartbreak, and plenty of lessons. This isn't about complaining. It's about having real conversations, sharing different perspectives, and asking how we can make our industry stronger for everyone who loves showing horses. We don't claim to have all the answers—but we hope this episode gets you thinking. After you listen, we'd love to hear your take. What would you change about today's horse show experience? If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe to Kanter Kulture , leave a review, and share the episode with a fellow horse girl. ::: Support the show https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560033977796

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  Episode #45

  Ep 45- The Quarter Horse Industry's Midlife Crisis- with Crysta Brown

  Jun 15, 20261h 13mS1

  Send us Fan Mail The horse industry has changed dramatically over the last twenty years—but are those changes helping us grow or quietly shrinking our community? In this episode of Kanter Kulture, Ali sits down with horse trainer, educator, and industry advocate Crysta Brown for an honest conversation about the future of horse showing, the barriers keeping new people out of the sport, and what we can do to make horses more accessible without sacrificing excellence. Together, they dive into everything from the rise of week-long horse shows and the disappearance of local stepping-stone opportunities to the challenges facing young trainers, the intimidation factor that drives people away, and whether our current system is sustainable long-term. Crysta shares her thoughts on creating better "on-ramps" into the industry, developing future horsemen and horsewomen, supporting local clubs, and why horse professionals may need to rethink traditional business models. The conversation also explores confidence, imposter syndrome, mentorship, financial realities, and the difficult decisions many exhibitors face when balancing horses with real life. Whether you're a seasoned competitor, a weekend exhibitor, a trainer, or someone wondering how to get started in the horse world, this episode offers a thoughtful look at where we are—and where we could go next. Topics discussed: • Why local horse shows matter • The disappearing path from beginner to competitor • Youth programs, 4-H, and industry growth • Trainer burnout and sustainability • Building a horse business in today's market • Confidence, intimidation, and imposter syndrome • Why mentorship matters • Accessibility versus exclusivity in horse showing • Creating better opportunities for newcomers • The future of the Quarter Horse industry Because the future of our industry depends on more than great horses—it depends on making sure people have a place in it. Chapters 00:00 Welcome & Why This Conversation Matters 01:00 Crysta's Viral Post About Horse Shows 03:00 Have We Lost the Stepping Stones? 06:00 Why Horse Showing Feels Out of Reach for Many Families 08:00 Yellowstone, Katie Van Slyke & Public Perception of Horses 10:00 The Missing On-Ramp Into Quarter Horses 12:00 Volunteerism, Local Clubs & Industry Growth 15:00 Intimidation and Why People Quit Showing 16:00 The "Spicy Meatball" Debate About Amateur Divisions 18:00 Young Trainers & The Need for Mentorship 22:00 Confidence, Self-Doubt & Industry Pressure 27:00 Learning to Stop Caring What Others Think 29:00 What Do You Actually Want From Horses? 30:00 Ali's Real-Life Horse Show Dilemma 37:00 Why Professional Opinions Matter 39:00 Trainer Burnout & Why Horse Trainers Don't Charge Enough 42:00 The Business Side Nobody Teaches Horse Trainers 45:00 Marketing, Social Media & Building a Sustainable Business 48:00 Crysta's New Horseman Development Program 50:00 Building Better Pathways for Future Exhibitors 55:00 Final Thoughts on the Future of the Industry Support the show https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560033977796

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  Episode #44

  Ep 44- Your Goal Should Be To Become Political with John Whitney

  May 11, 20261h 8mS1

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Kanter Kulture, I sit down with AQHA amateur exhibitor John Whitney for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet about what it REALLY takes to level up in the all-around industry. We dive into: • going from Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 competition • the truth about “horse show politics” • why consistency matters more than quick success • campaigning horses the RIGHT way • building young horses over time • confidence, mental toughness, and showmanship strategy • balancing horses, careers, money, and family life • why some amateurs continue improving… and others plateau John shares his journey from cleaning stalls and riding difficult horses in 4-H to competing at the highest levels of AQHA competition, all while balancing corporate life, family, and the realities of amateur showing. If you’ve ever felt intimidated by the Level 3 pen, frustrated trying to “move up,” or questioned whether you belong in certain arenas… this episode is for you. This conversation is packed with reality checks, motivation, strategy, and the kind of horse show talk we all have standing in the aisle at midnight after a class. And honestly? Some of the things John says about “politics” in the horse industry might completely change the way you look at competition. Support the show https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560033977796

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  Episode #43

  Ep 43- PART 3 -Moms- Jamie English

  May 6, 202627 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Just in time for Mother’s Day, we’re wrapping up our 3-part mom series with the final episode — and this one is for every horse show mom, trainer mom, barn mom, and woman trying to raise tiny humans while still chasing big goals. Ali sits down with Jamie English to talk about the real-life juggle of motherhood, marriage, horse training, showing, pregnancy, childcare, living quarters trailers, ponies, screen time, and raising kids inside the chaos of the horse show world. Jamie shares what it was like having her son later in life, riding through pregnancy, returning to the saddle after a C-section, managing a training business with a toddler, and learning that kids don’t have to stop your life — they can become part of it. From packing bubbles and must-have toys to finding good help, communicating with clients, making time for your marriage, and teaching kids to adapt, this episode is honest, funny, relatable, and full of real talk from women who are figuring it out one horse show at a time. Because horse show kids? They’re just built different. Support the show https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560033977796

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